Baylor regarded Lady Abigail with a thoughtful expression, observing her keen interest in the business dealings. He couldn’t help but notice that she had a bit of a know-it-all demeanor, one that he noticed by her smile, seemed to give her a sense of satisfaction when he had to admit she had some fair points. Despite this, he acknowledged her capability and the potential value she could bring to the meeting.
He spoke calmly, “It seems you have misunderstood, for I extended the invitation for you to join our meeting out of my own initiative, rather than your brother suggesting it, and now we have made acquaintances, I even more so welcome your presence.” he said, mostly out of formality, “Your insights and understanding of business matters can undoubtedly be of great help, and I appreciate your willingness to join.” he gave her a small nod as he said that. There certainly was a truth behind his words though, even if he found her a touch annoying, she had some great insights.
He paused for a moment, offering her a reassuring smile that concealed his underlying concerns. “Your input and involvement in our discussions will be valuable, and I look forward to our meeting. It’s clear that you have a sharp mind for business, and I believe your presence will be an asset to the proceedings.” He hated to admit she in fact seemed quite knowledgeable about it, even if she got in his business a bit too much. Maybe the combination of her brother more emotional reaction, and her more rational approach might actually benefit him. He just hoped she would not get in the way of a deal between him and Bainbridge, because he realised there certainly were risks in her joining her brother.
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